Official MINI DRLs Fitted
#101
06-21-2013, 10:19 AM
#102
06-21-2013, 10:52 AM
My point still stands. People are getting these lights for styling, not function.
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that. People also spend a lot of money on wheels for styling alone. However, if you're trying to justify getting these lights for safety and visibility, be honest with yourself about the real reason you're getting them.
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that. People also spend a lot of money on wheels for styling alone. However, if you're trying to justify getting these lights for safety and visibility, be honest with yourself about the real reason you're getting them.
#103
06-21-2013, 10:57 AM
My point still stands. People are getting these lights for styling, not function.
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that. People also spend a lot of money on wheels for styling alone. However, if you're trying to justify getting these lights for safety and visibility, be honest with yourself about the real reason you're getting them.
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that. People also spend a lot of money on wheels for styling alone. However, if you're trying to justify getting these lights for safety and visibility, be honest with yourself about the real reason you're getting them.
#104
06-21-2013, 11:13 AM
4th Gear
My point still stands. People are getting these lights for styling, not function.
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that. People also spend a lot of money on wheels for styling alone. However, if you're trying to justify getting these lights for safety and visibility, be honest with yourself about the real reason you're getting them.
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that. People also spend a lot of money on wheels for styling alone. However, if you're trying to justify getting these lights for safety and visibility, be honest with yourself about the real reason you're getting them.
I want to be as visible as possible with mine.
#105
06-21-2013, 12:24 PM
That is why I don't care for DRLs - safety reasons. It makes motorcycles harder to see since for years, they were the only ones with DRLs. WHen everyone has DRLs, no one will.
#106
06-22-2013, 06:49 AM
When it is just other people that have them, it's a silly vanity purchase.
But when you have bought them yourself, BMW's argument comes in to play - DRLs are designed to throw a modest amount of light in all forward directions, so they are actually more noticeable than dipped headlights which are designed to not throw light in the eyes of other drivers.
#107
06-22-2013, 07:01 AM
But you need to remmeber that the real reason changes, depending on whether or not you've bought them.
When it is just other people that have them, it's a silly vanity purchase.
But when you have bought them yourself, BMW's argument comes in to play - DRLs are designed to throw a modest amount of light in all forward directions, so they are actually more noticeable than dipped headlights which are designed to not throw light in the eyes of other drivers.
When it is just other people that have them, it's a silly vanity purchase.
But when you have bought them yourself, BMW's argument comes in to play - DRLs are designed to throw a modest amount of light in all forward directions, so they are actually more noticeable than dipped headlights which are designed to not throw light in the eyes of other drivers.
#109
06-27-2013, 09:52 PM
#110
06-27-2013, 10:02 PM
I know! They had to order them through Germany, costing $1480 without fitting… 
I think I need to find a US supplier. The British mini genuine parts guys price theirs at just over $400 AUD. Shipping was from the UK is usually a killer. Much better from the US.
Any new leads other than whats in this post already?
I think I need to find a US supplier. The British mini genuine parts guys price theirs at just over $400 AUD. Shipping was from the UK is usually a killer. Much better from the US.
Any new leads other than whats in this post already?
#111
06-28-2013, 09:14 AM
4th Gear
I have not really seen anything for a MINI that was installed by Authorized MINI Dealership not {Expensive}.
And that certainly includes both the (Service & Warranty) extended contracts.
Luv the MINI but they are a very expensive machine for sure and IMHO everything concerning them.
And that certainly includes both the (Service & Warranty) extended contracts.
Luv the MINI but they are a very expensive machine for sure and IMHO everything concerning them.
#112
07-01-2013, 06:08 PM
#113
07-01-2013, 06:16 PM
#114
07-01-2013, 06:47 PM
#116
07-01-2013, 07:20 PM
. I have a Paypal acct I'll let you know.
#117
07-02-2013, 12:50 PM
Morristown could only give me the list price right now. Same as you posted. They said to call back when they can order to see if they can do better on price.
#118
07-02-2013, 01:38 PM
#119
07-02-2013, 01:49 PM
#120
07-03-2013, 05:45 AM
But you need to remmeber that the real reason changes, depending on whether or not you've bought them.
When it is just other people that have them, it's a silly vanity purchase.
But when you have bought them yourself, BMW's argument comes in to play - DRLs are designed to throw a modest amount of light in all forward directions, so they are actually more noticeable than dipped headlights which are designed to not throw light in the eyes of other drivers.
When it is just other people that have them, it's a silly vanity purchase.
But when you have bought them yourself, BMW's argument comes in to play - DRLs are designed to throw a modest amount of light in all forward directions, so they are actually more noticeable than dipped headlights which are designed to not throw light in the eyes of other drivers.
#121
07-18-2013, 05:32 AM
Just called Morristown MINI. still showing unavailable in the US, 
Was supposed to be available on 7/18, today :(
Now I'm considering ordering from the UK. Looks like $450.00 including shipping via DHL Air (2-4 days). That's 10% less than US cost and no tax.
Was supposed to be available on 7/18, today :(Now I'm considering ordering from the UK. Looks like $450.00 including shipping via DHL Air (2-4 days). That's 10% less than US cost and no tax.
Last edited by SuperGreg; 07-18-2013 at 07:02 AM.
#122
07-18-2013, 08:10 AM
4th Gear
#123
07-18-2013, 08:16 AM
I was told first week of August. I'm going to let the dealer do it since I don't have any place to work on my car. I'm just not looking forward to the cost. lol
#124
07-18-2013, 08:19 AM
#125
07-18-2013, 08:20 AM